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When June rolls around, most people see it as a start to summer break and vacation. The same can’t be said for cotton farmers in rural West Texas.

Members of the Lamesa High School Class of 2020 (above) march into Tornado Stadium for their graduation ceremonies Friday evening. Originally scheduled for May 22, the event was postponed two weeks so that relaxed COVID-19 restrictions would allow for such a gathering under certain guidelines. The graduation cap of Victoria Yzaguirre (right) was adorned with several photos and the message, “I know you’d be here if... Heaven wasn’t so far away.”

With the threat of wildfires increasing daily due to continued dry weather over most of the county, Lamesa Fire Chief Larry Duyck is asking everyone to be cautious with any fires.

The Dawson County Jail remains in compliance with state standards following a recent annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, according to Sheriff Matt Hogg.